Howmet Aerospace (MIL:1HWM) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 16.75 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 15% Below Median

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MIL:1HWM Howmet Aerospace Inc MIL:1HWM
64 GF Score
Price €196.40
GF Value €143.75
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Howmet Aerospace Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Howmet Aerospace MIL:1HWM -0.78% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 16.75 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 19.81. GuruFocus rates MIL:1HWM with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €143.75 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 206 Aerospace & Defense companies, Howmet Aerospace ranks worse than 96.12% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), Howmet Aerospace's current share price is €196.40. Howmet Aerospace's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €11.72. Howmet Aerospace's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 16.75.

The historical rank and industry rank for Howmet Aerospace's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:1HWM' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.55   Med: 19.81   Max: 23.29
Current: 18.48

During the past years, Howmet Aerospace's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 23.29. The lowest was 14.55. And the median was 19.81.

MIL:1HWM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
96.12% of 206 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 3.41 vs MIL:1HWM: 18.48

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Howmet Aerospace's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €12.534. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €11.72 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Howmet Aerospace  (MIL:1HWM) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Howmet Aerospace Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Howmet Aerospace Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Howmet Aerospace's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Howmet Aerospace Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Howmet Aerospace Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Howmet Aerospace Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.13 14.58 15.59 17.73 19.95

MIL:1HWM vs GD, LMT, NOC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Howmet Aerospace's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Howmet Aerospace Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Howmet Aerospace's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Howmet Aerospace's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Howmet Aerospace Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Howmet Aerospace's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=196.40/11.723
=16.75

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Howmet Aerospace's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Howmet Aerospace's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=12.534/333.9520*333.9520
=12.534

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Howmet Aerospace Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 28.182 241.428 38.982
201612 10.990 241.432 15.202
201703 11.532 243.801 15.796
201706 11.322 244.955 15.436
201709 10.374 246.819 14.036
201712 8.423 246.524 11.410
201803 8.802 249.554 11.779
201806 9.156 251.989 12.134
201809 9.478 252.439 12.538
201812 10.010 251.233 13.306
201903 10.072 254.202 13.232
201906 9.601 256.143 12.518
201909 9.838 256.759 12.796
201912 9.361 256.974 12.165
202003 9.912 258.115 12.824
202006 6.931 257.797 8.978
202009 6.771 260.280 8.688
202012 6.649 260.474 8.525
202103 7.071 264.877 8.915
202106 6.964 271.696 8.560
202109 7.104 274.310 8.649
202112 7.201 278.802 8.625
202203 7.315 287.504 8.497
202206 7.740 296.311 8.723
202209 7.934 296.808 8.927
202212 8.061 296.797 9.070
202303 8.279 301.836 9.160
202306 8.276 305.109 9.058
202309 8.750 307.789 9.494
202312 8.794 306.746 9.574
202403 9.144 312.332 9.777
202406 9.658 314.175 10.266
202409 9.789 315.301 10.368
202412 10.716 315.605 11.339
202503 10.855 319.799 11.335
202506 10.516 322.561 10.887
202509 10.745 324.800 11.048
202512 11.349 324.054 11.696
202603 11.952 330.213 12.087
202606 12.534 333.952 12.534

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 16.75 mean?
Howmet Aerospace (MIL:1HWM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 16.75 as of Sep. 15, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Howmet Aerospace and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 19.81. Over the past decade, Howmet Aerospace's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 14.55 to 23.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #198 out of 206 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 96.1%.
Is Howmet Aerospace's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Howmet Aerospace's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 16.75 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 19.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.55 to a high of 23.29. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.41. Howmet Aerospace's value of 16.75 is 391.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #198 out of 206 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Howmet Aerospace has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Howmet Aerospace's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GD and LMT?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Howmet Aerospace ranks #198 out of 206 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Howmet Aerospace in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.41. Howmet Aerospace's value of 16.75 is 391.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Howmet Aerospace's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 14.55 to 23.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.81 vs. the industry median of 3.41, Howmet Aerospace has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 3.41, based on 206 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Howmet Aerospace's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 16.75 is 391.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Howmet Aerospace and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Howmet Aerospace's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 16.75, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 19.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Howmet Aerospace stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howmet Aerospace (MIL:1HWM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €143.75, compared to a current price of €196.40 — trading 36.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 16.75, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 19.81 and 391.2% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 3.41. Howmet Aerospace's overall GF Score™ is 64/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Howmet Aerospace (MIL:1HWM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 16.75 as of Sep. 15, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Howmet Aerospace (MIL:1HWM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howmet Aerospace stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €196.40 is trading 36.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €143.75. GuruFocus considers Howmet Aerospace to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1HWM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 16.75 (15% below median its 10-year median of 19.81)
  • GF Value™: €143.75 vs. price of €196.40 (36.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100
  • Industry Position: 391.2% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#198 of 206)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1HWM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Howmet Aerospace Business Description

Address 201 Isabella Street, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15212-5872
Howmet Aerospace Inc offers engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The company's products and solutions include investment castings for jet engines and industrial gas turbines; seamless rolled rings for jet engines; fastening systems for aerospace, industrial and commercial transportation applications; forged jet engine components (e.g., jet engine disks); machined and forged aircraft parts; and forged aluminum commercial vehicle wheels, all of which are sold directly to customers or through distributors. It has four reportable segments: Engine Products, which derives key revenue, Fastening Systems, Engineered Structures, and Forged Wheels. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from the USA, followed by France, Japan, Germany, and other markets.
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